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View of a walkway and benches on the U.S. Capitol Grounds.History & DiscoveriesTop 5 Spots to Enjoy Spring on the Capitol CampusSpring in Washington, D.C., is one of the most beautiful times to visit the nation's capital. Learn about five beautiful, and less known spots, to enjoy the warm weather near the U.S. Capitol.Read the Story

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  Designing with ADA in Mind
By nancy skinkle |July 22, 2015
The AOC's Facilities Planning and Programming Division incorporates seemingly small improvements into the design of our facilities and their outside environments, helping not only those with disabilities, but each one of us.
    History & Discoveries

  The Candy Desk
By sharon gang |June 30, 2015
Few traditions associated with Senate furniture are as intriguing as the "candy desk" on the floor of the Senate.
    History & Discoveries

  History with a Side of Mystery: the Rotunda Benches
By sharon gang |June 4, 2015
The AOC cares for the benches in the United States Capitol Rotunda whose cast-iron supports and arms were based on a design sketched by Constantino Brumidi in 1859. These benches have also called a few other locations home over the years, including Saint Elizabeths Hospital in Washington, D.C.
    History & Discoveries

  Bringing Cannon Back to the Future
By sarah davis |April 21, 2015
High in the sky, about 50 feet above the roof, a crane is peeking out of the Cannon House Office Building. This tower crane is part of the AOC's renewal project to improve and preserve the building, making it more efficient, comfortable and safer, while retaining its historic grandeur.
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  The Lincoln Catafalque in the U.S. Capitol
By aoc curator |April 15, 2015
To commemorate the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s death, AOC Curator Barbara Wolanin details the days he lay in state at the U.S. Capitol.
    Sculpture with a clock.

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  Bells, Buzzers, Clicks and Clocks
By sharon gang |October 2, 2014
In a world where everyone carries a cell phone and some carry more than one, people still check the historic clocks on the Capitol campus for the time of day.
    Small tree in front of a building.

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  Anne Frank Tree at the Capitol
By sharon gang |July 21, 2014
The planting of a tree in honor of Anne Frank on the U.S. Capitol Grounds
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  What's Hiding in National Statuary Hall?
By sharon gang |May 20, 2014
Historic preservation tricks: some windows in the U.S. Capitol's National Statuary Hall are actually cubbyholes for electrical equipment used by the media and others during special events. There are also what appear to be tall, square sandstone columns, but these are actually speakers.
    History & Discoveries

  National Garden Highlights Regional Plants and Sustainable Practices
By matt guilfoyle |May 12, 2014
Whether you want inspiration and information for your garden, want to learn about the importance of pollinators or simply want to take a scenic nature walk steps from the U.S. Capitol — the U.S. Botanic Garden's National Garden in Washington, D.C., is a treasure for everyone.
    History & Discoveries

  From Concept to Creation: AOC's role in New Statues at the Capitol
By aoc curator |March 24, 2014
The Architect of the Capitol is responsible for the care and preservation of the artwork in the U.S. Capitol, but our role extends even further. AOC Curator Barbara Wolanin details her involvement in evaluating and advising on new statues and busts before they even enter the Capitol.
    Face of a statue.

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  Inspiration from History
By sharon gang |March 19, 2014
Discover the meaning behind the Car of History Clock in the U.S. Capitol's National Statuary Hall. This marble sculpture, created in 1819, is among the oldest works of art in the Capitol. It depicts Clio, the muse of History, holding a book in which she records events as they unfold.
    History & Discoveries

  Monuments Man Creates Monumental Statue
By franklin bradley |February 7, 2014
One of the lead characters in the "Monuments Men" movie was inspired by Walker K. Hancock, an artist who contributed many works of art to the U.S. Capitol, Library of Congress and the Supreme Court of the United States. Dig deeper in to this monument man's history.
    History & Discoveries

  Grazing the Capitol Grounds
By aoc staff |February 3, 2014
The Capitol Grounds have long been a haven for wildlife, with residents ranging from squirrels to red-tailed hawks to a red fox. But sheep? If it had been left up to one Virginia farmer more than 90 years ago, flocks of sheep might be spotted grazing on the grounds today.
    History & Discoveries

  Celebrating 150 Years of Freedom
By lori taylor |December 2, 2013
While there may not be an exact "completion date" for our U.S. Capitol Building, there is one day that truly stands out in its history — December 2, 1863, when the Statue of Freedom was placed atop the Capitol Dome 150 years ago, effectively completing the Capitol Dome that we still see today.
    History & Discoveries

  B.B. French – Blogger Extraordinaire
By matt guilfoyle |November 6, 2013
Long before the advent of Twitter, Facebook and blogs – there were journals. 150 years ago this month saw one of the most transformative periods in the construction of the United States Capitol along with the historic address by Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg. One individual captured these events both as a witness, and as participant, capturing first-hand details of moments that shaped history.
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